_"The boat has been my vessel to contain personal statements as well as questions.

"One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sightof the shore for a very long time. "(ANDRE GIDE)

About Elsbeth Burkhalter .

_Elsbeth was born in Switzerland and emigrated to South Africa in 1961. Besides making things in clay - especially vessels depicting passages in history such as viking boats - she loves books, music and experiencing other cultures.In 2010 she opened her house to visitors from all over the world offering a charming B&B loft room in Fourways, Johannesburg.

Work .

About Elsbeth's ceramic creations, her contribution for Expo 2002 in Switzerland & other achievements.